Getting fired is one of the toughest career challenges to handle, regardless of whether you saw it coming or the news hit you out of nowhere. Here are 10 tips to help you deal with the loss and get back on track.

In today’s competitive hiring environment, finding professionals who have the skills and experience you need is difficult. And the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that this may remain the status quo for the foreseeable future. Companies are still in hiring mode, and unemployment is low. Here are strategies managers can use to expand their candidate pool and increase their chances of landing top talent by targeting passive job seekers.